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Ali Pasha Castle | |
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Kalaja e Ali Pashës | |
Butrint, Vlorë County in Albania | |
Coordinates | 39°44′30″N 19°59′33″E / 39.74167°N 19.99250°E |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Owner | Albania |
Controlled by | Republic of Venice Ottoman Empire Albania |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 15th Century |
Ali Pasha Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Ali Pashës) is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820. The current fortress was rebuilt in 1819 from its surface with 3 towers. Until 1820 it was the second residence of Ali Pashe Tepelena.